NPC Ski & Snowboard Lift & Rental Packages
NPC have created packages to save time and hassle and are available for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Packages include lift ticket, rental, and lessons.
All prices listed are for adults. Discounts are available for children. Please enquire for details. Lessons are scheduled as morning group lessons. All Day and Private Lessons are also available.
A 1000 JPY lift pass deposit is included in the prices shown. The deposit can be collected by returning your pass at the refund machines, conveniently located at the base of each lift, at the end of your stay.
Lift Passes
NPC offers a variety of lift pass options for the beginner, seasoned skier or adventurer! What’s great about Niseko lift passes?
- Kids 6 and under ski for free! (be sure to take your passport to the ticket office located by the lifts)
- Kids and teens pay no more than 7 days!
- Rest days available for All Mountain lift passes longer than 8 days (relax, visit another resort, enjoy a day trip!)
- 57 Runs
- 38 Lifts and Gondolas
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced runs, half-pipes, quarter pipes, table tops, mogul fields, tree runs and lots of natural hits
- Lifts open for more than 12 hours!
- One of the largest night skiing areas on the planet!
NPC is also able to offer day trips for nearby Rusutsu, Kiroro and Moiwa.
All Mountain Lift Pass
The all mountain lift pass grants you access to all four mountains making up the Niseko United Area. Click here for resort map.
For children between the ages of 7 and 12, purchase a Child pass. For ages 13 to 15, please select the Teen pass. Adult passes are for ages 16 and up.
Grand Hirafu Lift Passes
For beginner skiers, the Grand Hirafu lift pass offers excellent value. Covering the Hirafu and Hanazono resorts, this pass suits the beginner to intermediate rider.
Special Promotion - Hirafu/Rusutsu 6 Day Pass
Includes 5 days Hirafu lift pass, 1 day Rusutsu and return bus to Rusutsu
- 13 and over – 28,500 yen
- 12 and under – 14,250 yen
Day Trips
Niseko is surrounded by fantastic ski resorts. NPC offers an unrivalled range of trips to local areas with or without a guide.
- Rusutsu Day Trip – 6800 yen per person (Return bus runs three times per week) Rusutsu offers some of the most fabled groomed runs in Hokkaido as well as uncrowded and steep tree runs. This resort is perfect for families and powder hounds alike. Take the chance to explore the region!
- Moiwa Day Trip – coming soon!
- Kiroro Day Trip – 6,800 yen per person (Bus runs on request) Hokkaido’s best kept secret just got closer! Thanks to the new Route 393 to Otaru, Niseko skiers can now access some fantastic skiing at Kiroro! With a central resort house, outstanding services and superb terrain, a day at Kiroro is a must!
Note: Lunch not included in day trips.
Transfers
Domestic flights – exclusive to NPC!
For those who have made it to Tokyo or Osaka but need help getting to Hokkaido, NPC is able to assist with domestic flights to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo.
Please provide us with your international flight details and desired days of travel and we will arrange your flights within Japan.
December Special
- Return flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to Chitose starting at ￥24000.
- Return flights from Narita to Chitose starting at ￥34000.
- Return flights from Kansai International to Chitose starting at ￥29750.
Prices will vary by flight number and day. Please enquire for details.
Once at the airport..
Experience the fabled Japanese efficiency with a multitude of options to get to Niseko-Hirafu. NPC is able to assist with booking train, coach, private limousine and charter bus transfers.
In order for NPC to provide assistance with transfers, you must provide flight numbers, arrival and departure time number of travelers at least 14 days prior to date of travel.
Buses - Big Runs Bus Service
With dedicated staff and transfer desk, simply make your way to the counter and sign in. Transfer by coach to Niseko is easy and hassle free!
- 3000 yen per person one way
- 6000 yen per person return
- View Bus Timetable [.pdf]
Private Transfers
The convenience of a private transfer ensures that there is no waiting at the airport, comfortable transportation and flexibility.
- 2 person private transfer – 30,000 yen
- 7 person private transfer – 38,000 yen
- 12 person private transfer – 45,000 yen
- 12-25 person transfer – 55,000 yen
Car Rentals
Niseko is convenient to walk around but some skiers like to stretch their legs and explore new resorts! Car rental is inexpensive and convenient. For those who are comfortable driving in the snow, a rental car is an excellent option.
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
Having the right gear is essential for the best holiday, but not having to carry it for miles is equally important! Here is a list of the best rental shops in town and their location to help you get onto the snow as quickly as possible.
Rhythm Snowsports
Great for when you're staying at J Sekka, Niseko Landmark View, Gondola Chalets, Mountainside Palace, Suiboku and all locations below the 343 road.
Demo Ski Hire
For the 09/10 season Demo will again extend its fleet to offer a range of K2 side and backside skis. These skis will ensure guests get the maximum enjoyment from the off piste and back country terrain Niseko is highly regarded for. Great if you're staying at Silver Birches or Suiboku.
Niseko Base
Great for when you're staying at J Sekka, Mountainside Palace, Suiboku.
Conditions: Child applies for ages 2-12 years of age. Upgrade on all equipment is available at additional cost.
Lessons
The best way to enjoy your holiday is to take a lesson and get good - quick! There is no better way than by taking a lesson at the start of your trip and ensuring that every minute on the slopes is just about getting better and better! Here are some great ski schools - all in the village and packed with experience!
NAC
View NAC Ski School Price List [.pdf]
NISS
- Tictac Kids Club (3—6 Years) Tictac Kids Club is pure fun for litle skiers, whether it’s their first time or they can already ski. Your child will be taught under the safety of a qualified NISS Instructor who ensures they have the best guidance and care available. Registration for all 3—6yrs is at 9:30am on Sunday & Monday. Pick up for Tictac Kids is 3:30pm (all day class) or 12:30pm (morning class).
- Yuki Skiers & Boarders Workshop (7—14 Years) The Yuki workshops are all about fun and action for kids; they will explore the entire mountain, ride the terrain park and enjoy the fantastic Niseko powder. This program is designed to ensure kids get the most out of the experience by gaining essential skiing and boarding skills while having loads of fun in a safe learning environment under expert supervision.
- Adult Boarding Group Programs Snowboarding with a group is always a blast and your experienced NISS pro will have you carving up the best runs, hitting the terrain park, or floating through deep powder.
There are 6 levels and your pro will ensure you are placed in the appropriate class.
NISS Kids Ski Programs are available 7 days per week from December 7th 2009 to April 5th 2010.
For programs longer than six (6) consecutive days, additions are calculated at ¥5,500 per full day and ¥3,700 per am. For multi day discounts, lesson days must be continuous and must be purchased in the same transaction.
Registration is at 9.15am; Greeting & Grading for all NISS Kids lessons starts at 9.45am. Pick up for Yuki Workshops is 3:30pm (all day class) or 12:30pm (morning class).
Pro Powder
- 2 Day Camps - 42,500 JPY per person for first two people. 15000 JPY for each additional person This camp is for the skier who wants to get a brief introduction on how to improve their skiing or how to ski the pristine Niseko powder. This camp will give you 10 to 12 hours of intense instruction and open your eyes to the excitement of skiing.
- 3 Day Camps - 58,500 JPY per person for first two people. 15000 for each additional person Three day camps are designed for the skier who wants to take the extra step in improving their skiing or snowboarding skills. This camp will give you 15-18 hours of instruction and gives you a few more hours to hone in on and fix your weaknesses to make skiing that much more fun and enjoyable. Most of the training will be done in the powder with some skills and drills training to be done on the groomed slopes.
- 4 Day Camps - 75,000 JPY per person for first two people. 15000 for each additional person. Designed for the all out Powder Hound, this 4 day intensive camp is our premium package. This course is designed to improve the skiers all round skiing ability and technique on and off course. A four day camp will go for 2 days, one day off in the middle and then another 2 days. (unless otherwise requested) The break in the middle allows the participant time to practice and train in between sessions. Four days will give the participants a total of 20-24 hours instructing time and allows lots of time for overall improvement of skills and abilities.
Additional Services
Food Hampers
Can you imagine a fridge full of food upon arrival, soft drinks for the kids and some wine for mum and dad? Why not order a breakfast pack or a hamper, filled with goodies and waiting for you when you arrive.
Onsen Tours
Why not relax with a massage or a spa? Hot springs or onsens are a must visit place! Nothing beats a superb soak in an outdoor bath while snow flakes fall gently from above. As an added bonus, the minerals contained in the waters are said to be effective against a variety of ailments.
The Niseko area is home to a large number of onsens (hot springs). Bathers do not wear any clothing which can be a little intimidating the first time but please don't let this put you off. The main point of the onsen is to enable people to relax and leave their stress behind. You'll quickly find your inhibitions melting away as you soak in the hot baths. The water temperature varies according to location but is usually around 40ºC.
Many of the onsen in the Niseko area have a rotenburo – an outdoor bathing pool that will often feature a Japanese style garden or look out onto unspoiled countryside. These are highly recommended.
Onsen Etiquette Purchase tickets at the reception desk or via a vending machine in the entranceway. Security lockers are available and are usually located in the reception area or changing rooms.
While there are some mixed baths, the majority of onsen in Japan are single sex. Look for the following signs: Men 男 (blue) and Women 女 (red). There will be baskets or lockers where you can leave your clothes.
If the onsen you're visiting is not located in your accommodation, you don't necessarily need to take towels with you; nearly all onsen have a large stock of towels that you can rent for as little as 100yen. You should have two towels when visiting an onsen - a large bath towel and a small modesty towel. Leave the large bath towel in your basket/locker and take the small bath towel into the bath area.
Then it's into the onsen ...
Use the showers to wash before entering the baths. There are stools and cubicles around the edge of the room. Sit at a cubical and wash thoroughly. Body soap and shampoo are provided and usually labeled in English. You can use the small privacy towel to apply soap to the body and scrub.
After washing make sure to rinse all soap from your body before entering any of the baths.
When you are walking around, hold the modesty towel in front of you. Soak in as many of the pools for as long as you like but remember pools are for soaking not swimming! Don't put the modesty towel in the water.
Wring out the modesty towel before re-entering the changing room. There will usually be a basket where rented towels can be placed after use. If not, please return to reception.
Repeat as desired throughout your holiday in Niseko!
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